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Medieval Chapel of Talygarn

Wales
Cadw SAM GM442
Period
Medieval
Site type
Chapel
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval Chapel of Talygarn is a medieval religious structure located in Wales, registered with Cadw under reference GM442. The chapel dates to the medieval period and served as a place of worship and ritual observance within its local community. As a chapel site of medieval date, it represents the religious infrastructure characteristic of medieval Welsh settlements and demonstrates the continuing importance of Christian worship in the landscape. The monument is recorded within the Cadw schedule as a protected site of archaeological and historical significance.

Medieval Chapel of Talygarn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM442. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval Chapel of Talygarn?

The Medieval Chapel of Talygarn is a medieval religious structure located in Wales, registered with Cadw under reference GM442. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM442.

What period does Medieval Chapel of Talygarn date from?

Medieval Chapel of Talygarn dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a chapel. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval Chapel of Talygarn?

Medieval Chapel of Talygarn is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is GM442.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval Chapel of Talygarn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llantrithyd Camp (7.1 km), Medieval House Site, Llantrithyd (7.6 km), Llantrithyd Place: remains of house, relict gardens and wells (7.6 km).

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